HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Reso 11-16 Crossroads Office Ctr SDRRESOLUTION NO. 11-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT FOR FACADE AND LANDSCAPE
MODIFICATIONS AT CROSSROADS OFFICE CENTER
6375-6379 CLARK AVENUE
(APN 941-1401-016, 941-1401-017 & 941-1401-018)
PLPA-2011-00016
WHEREAS, the Applicant, Dave Johnson of Johnson Lyman Architects, on behalf of the
Sleepy Hollow Investment Company, submitted an application for Site Development Review for
facade and landscape modifications at the Crossroads Office Park; and
WHEREAS, the Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the Dublin Zoning
Ordinance establishes procedures for reviewing facade and landscape modifications in
commercial zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director has the authority to review such
modifications or may refer decision-making authority to the Planning Commission for review;
and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Director is referring decision making authority
to the Planning Commission for review; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State
Guidelines and City Environmental Regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the CEQA, Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission
find this project Categorically Exempt under Section 15301, Class 1 (minor alteration of an
existing structure involving negligible or no expansion of the use) of the State of California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the City of Dublin Planning Commission
recommending approval of the Site Development Review request; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on said application on May
24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations .and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to
evaluate the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin. Planning Commission
does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding the Site Development
Review:
A. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 8.104, with the General Plan and
with any applicable Specific Plans and design guidelines in that: 1) .the project will
enhance the architectural character of the three existing office buildings through the
addition of enhanced entry features with decorative sconces and the use of a variety of
materials and colors on the existing buildings including stone veneer, horizontal and
vertical siding, and three complementary color schemes; 2) the project is consistent with
the General Plan Community Design and Sustainability Element .which encourages
diverse, high quality, attractive and architecturally appealing buildings through the use of
a variety of colors and materials to enhance the aesthetics of the existing buildings; and
3) the project is consistent with the Community Design &Sustainability Element policy of
incorporating clear and identifiable entries in office areas.
B. The proposal is consistent with the provisions of Title 8, Zoning Ordinance in that: 1) the
project is subject to a Site Development Review permit as it includes fagade
modifications in a commercial district and a complete application has been submitted. for
Site Development Review; 2) the height of the new entry features (28-feet) is consistent
with the building height and is below the maximum height allowed (35-feet) for the C-O
(Commercial Office) Zoning District; and 3) the landscape modifications include infilling
existing landscaped areas with groundcover, shrubs and cobblestone .and due to the
limited scope of work is not subject to compliance with the Water Efficient Landscape
Regulations.
C. The design of the project is appropriate to the City, the vicinity, surrounding properties
and the lot in which the project is proposed in that: 1) the project ..enhances the
architecture of the three existing office buildings and uses a variety of building materials
and colors that compliment other building improvements in the project vicinity including
the Venture Commerce Center and Dublin Crossroads shopping center.
D. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the approved
development in that: 1) the project consists of facade and landscape modifications .and
would not alter the use of the property or increase the intensity of the existing use..
E. Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed in that.' 1) the project
site is fully developed and relatively flat and the facade and landscape modifications will
not alter the existing topography of the site.
F. Architectural considerations including the character, scale and quality of the design, site
layout, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, screening of
unsightly uses, lighting, building materials and colors and similar elements result in a
project that is harmonious with its surroundings and compatible with other development in
the vicinity in that: 1) the project will enhance the three existing office buildings with
Craftsman style architecture, the addition of enhanced entry features with decorative
sconces and the use of a variety of materials and colors on the existing buildings
including stone veneer, horizontal and vertical siding, and three complementary color
schemes; and 2) the project enhances the architecture of the three existing office
buildings and uses a variety of building materials and colors that compliment other
building improvements in the project vicinity including the Venture Commerce Center and
Dublin Crossroads shopping center.
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G. Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and coverage
of plant materials, and similar elements have been incorporated into the project to ensure
visual relief, adequate screening and an attractive environment for the public in that: 1)
the project includes minor landscape modifications to infill existing landscaped areas. with
groundcover, shrubs and cobblestone utilizing plant material that is consistent and
complimentary to the existing plant material on-site; and 2) the introduction of
cobblestone into the landscaped areas addresses water intrusion at the base of the office
buildings, reduces overall water usage within the existing landscaped areas and is
interwoven with existing and proposed plant material to add design element within the
existing landscape.
H. The site has been adequately designed to ensure proper circulation for .bicyclists,
pedestrians and automobiles in that: 1) the project site is fully developed and two existing
driveways provide vehicular access from Clark Avenue and an existing sidewalk provides
pedestrian access from Clark Avenue; 2) on-site vehicular circulation and parking is
adequate and no modifications are proposed in these areas; and 3) existing pedestrian
walkways connecting the three office buildings is existing and will be enhanced with the
proposed landscape modifications.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby
approve a Site Development Review for facade and landscape modifications at the Crossroads
Office Center as shown on the project plans date stamped received by Dublin Planning on
March 28, 2011 subject to the following conditions:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to establishment
of use and shall be subject to Planning Division review and approval. The following codes
represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring compliance of the conditions
of approval: [PL] Planning; [B] Building; [PO] Police; [PW] Public Works; [ADM]
Administration/City Attorney; [FIN] Finance; [PCS] Parks and Community Services; [F] Dublin
Fire Prevention; [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District; [LDD] Livermore Dublin Disposal;
[CO] Alameda County Department of Environmental Health; [Zone 7] Alameda County Flood
Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 7; [LAVTA] Livermore Amador Valley Transit
Authority; and [CHS] California Department of Health Services.
NO, CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Agency When
Required
Prior to: Source
GEN ERAL
1. Approval. This Site Development Review approval PL Ongoing Standard
for the Crossroads Office Center located at 6375-
6379 Clark Avenue (PLPA-2011-00016) establishes
the detailed design concepts and regulations for
exterior modifications to the. existing buildings and
minor modifications to existing landscaping.
Development pursuant to this Site Development
Review shall generally conform to the project plans
re ared b Johnson Lyman Architects dated March
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tdO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Agency When Source
Required
'.Prior to:
28, 2011 and the landscape plans prepared by
Thomas Baak & Associates, LLP dated April 29, 2011
on file in the Community Development Department
and other plans, text, and diagrams related to this
Site Development Review, unless modified by the
Conditions of A royal contained herein.
2. Effective Date. This Site Development Review PL Ongoing Standard
approval becomes effective 10 days after action by
the Planning Commission unless appealed in
accordance with Chapter 8.136. (Appeals) of the
Dublin Zonin Ordinance.
3. Permit Expiration. Construction or use shall PL 2 years of DMC
commence within two (2) years of Permit approval or Permit 8.96.020.
the Permit shall la se and become null and void. a royal D
4. Time Extension. The original approving decision- PL Permit Standard
maker may, upon. the Applicant's written request for Expiration
an extension of approval prior to expiration, and upon
the determination that any Conditions of Approval
remain adequate to assure that applicable findings of
approval will continue to be met, grant a time
extension of approval for a period not to exceed six
(6) months. All time extension requests shall be
noticed and. a public hearing or public meeting shall
be held as required b the particular Permit.
5. Modifications. The Community Development PL On-going DMC
Director may consider modifications or changes to 8.104
this Site Development Review approval. if the
modifications or changes proposed comply with
Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) of the
Zonin Ordinance.
6. Revocation of Permit. The Site .Development PL On-going DMC
Review approval shall be revocable for cause in 8.96.020.1
accordance with Section 8.96.020.1 of the Zoning
Ordinance. Any violation of the terms or conditions of
this ermit shall be sub'ect to citation.
7. Indemnification. The Developer shall defend, Various On-going Gov.
indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and Code
its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, Section
action, or proceeding against the City of Dublin or its 66499.37
agents, officers, or employees to attack, set aside,
void, or annul an approval of the City of Dublin or its
advisory agency, appeal board, Planning
Commission, City Council, Community Development
Director, Zoning Administrator, or any other
department, committee, or agency of the City to the
extent such actions are brought within the time period
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NO. CQNDITIONS OF APPROVAL Agency When Source
Required
Prior to:
required by Government Code Section 66499.37 or
other applicable law; provided, however, that The
Developer's duty to so defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless shall be subject to the City's promptly
notifying The Developer of any said claim, action, or
proceeding and .the City's full cooperation in the
defense of such actions or roceedin s.
8. Fees. Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable FIN Issuance Standard
fees in effect, including, but not limited to, Planning of Building
fees, Building fees, Traffic Impact Fees, TVTC fees, Permits
Dublin San Ramon Services District fees, Public
Facilities fees, Dublin Unified School District School
Impact fees (per agreement between Developer and
School District), Fire Facilities Impact fees, Noise
Mitigation .fees, Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu fees,
Alameda County Flood and Water Conservation
District (Zone 7) Drainage and Water Connection
fees; or any other fee that may be adopted and
a licable.
9. Requirements and' Standard Conditions. The Various Building Standard
Applicant/Developer shall comply with applicable City Permit
of Dublin Fire Prevention Bureau, Dublin Public Issuance
Works Department, Dublin Building Department,
Dublin Police Services, Alameda County Flood
Control District Zone 7, Livermore Amador Valley
Transit Authority, Alameda County Public and
Environmental Health, Dublin San Ramon Services
District and the California Department of Health
Services requirements and standard conditions. Prior
to issuance of building permits or the installation of
any improvements related to this project, the
Developer shall supply written statements from each
such agency or department to the Planning
Department, indicating that all applicable conditions
re uired have been or will be met.
PLANNING
10. Colors, Materials and Finishes. All colors, PL Occupancy Planning
materials and finishes on the exterior of the building and
shall be installed and maintained consistent with this Ongoing
Site Develo ment Review.
11. Wall Sconces. Wall sconces shall be installed at PL Ongoing Planning
both renovated building entrances. Light fixtures
shall be maintained in good working order at all times
and bulbs re laced as needed in a time) manner.
12. Exterior Maintenance and Repair. All buildings PL Ongoing Planning
shall be re ularl maintained and any dama es
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NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Agency When Source
Required
Prior to:
repaired on an on-going basis. Buildings which have
faded, cracked, chipped or pealing exterior paint shall
be repainted and maintained in good condition at all
times.
13. Landscaping. All existing and new landscaping shall PL Ongoing Planning
be maintained in good condition at all times.
Irrigation shall be provided and utilized as needed to
maintain healthy and viable plant material. Dead,
decayed, diseased or other vegetation constituting an
unsightly appearance shall be removed and replaced
with viable plant material of the same or comparable
t e.
14. Property Maintenance. The Applicant/Developer PL Ongoing Planning
and property owner shall be responsible for
maintaining the site in a clean and litter free condition
during construction and through completion. Per the
City of Dublin Non-Residential Property Maintenance
Ordinance, DMC Section 5.64.050, the Applicant/
Property Owner shall maintain the building, site and
all signage in good condition and shall keep the site
clear of trash, debris and graffiti vandalism on a
re ular and continuous basis.
15. Accessory/Temporary Structures and Uses. A PL Placement Planning
Temporary Use Permit is required for all construction on site
trailers, security trailers and storage containers used
durin construction.
16. Master Sign Program. A Master Sign Program PL Ongoing Planning
shall be submitted for review and approval prior to the
installation of an ermanent wall si na e.
17. Temporary Signage. All temporary signage shall be PL Ongoing DMC
subject to the regulations of Chapter 8.84 (Sign 8.84
Re ulations of the Zonin Ordinance.
PUB LIC WORKS
18. Sitework Permit. All improvement work must be PW Issuance Public
performed per aGrading/Sitework Permit issued by of Grading/ Works
the Public Works Department. Said permit will be Sitework
based on the final set of civil plans to be approved Permit
once all of the plan check comments have been
resolved. Please refer to the handout titled
Grading/Site Improvement Permit Application
Instructions and attached application (three 8-1/2" x
11" pages) for more information. The
Applicant/Developer must fill in and return the
applicant information contained on pages 2 and 3.
The current cost of the permit is $10.00 due at the
time of ermit issuance, although the
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NO.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Agency
Wt1en ' --
Source
Required
Prior to:
Applicant/Developer will be responsible for any
ado ted increases to the fee amount.
19. Erosion Control during Construction. Applicant/ PW Issuance of Public
Developer shall include an Erosion and Sediment Sitework Works
Control Plan with the Grading and Improvement plans Permit and
for review and approval by the City Engineer/Public During
Works Director. Said plan shall be designed, Construction
implemented, and continually maintained pursuant to
the City's NPDES permit between October 1st and
April 15th or beyond these dates if dictated by rainy
weather, or as otherwise directed by the City
En ineer/Public Works Director.
20. Site Accessibility Requirements. All disabled PW Occupancy Public
access ramps, parking spaces for the disabled, and Works
other physical site improvements shall comply with
current UBC Title 24 requirements and City of Dublin
Standards for accessibility. Number of accessible
parking stalls provided on site shall meet the current
Title 24 re uirements Ch 11, Table 116-6 .
21. Temporary ~ Fencing. Temporary Construction PW During Public
fencing shall be installed along perimeter of all work Construction Works
under construction to separate the construction and
operation from the public. All construction activities Occupancy
shall be confined to within the fenced area.
Construction materials and/or equipment shall not be
operated or stored outside of the fenced area or
within the public right-of-way unless approved in
advance b the Ci En ineer/Public Works Director.
22. Construction Hours. Construction and grading ' PW During Public
operations shall be limited to weekdays (Monday Construction Works
through Friday) and non-City holidays between the
hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The
Applicant/Developer may request permission to work
on Saturdays and/or holidays between the hours of
8:30 am and 5:00 pm by submitting a request form to
the City Engineer no later than 5:00 pm the prior
Wednesday. Overtime inspection rates will apply for
all Saturda and/or holida work.
23. Damage/Repairs. The Applicant/ Developer shall be PW Occupancy Public
responsible for the repair of any damaged pavement, Works
curb & gutter, sidewalk, or other public street facility
resulting from construction activities associated with
the develo ment of the ro'ect.
24. Water Quality/Best Management Practices. PW Issuance of Public
Pursuant to the Alameda Countywide National Grading/ Works
Pollution Discharges Elimination Permit (NPDES) No. Sitework
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NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Agency When Source
Required
Prior to:
CAS0029831 with the California Regional Water Permit
Quality Control Board (RWQCB), the applicant shall
design and operate the site in a manner consistent
with the Start at the Source publication, and
according to Best Management Practices to minimize
storm water pollution. All storm drain inlets serving
vehicle parking areas and connecting to the public
storm drain shall be fitted with Filter Devices to
remove Hydrocarbons and other contaminants, and
all storm drain inlets shall have drain markers "No
Dumping -Drains to Creek" using an approved
marker available .from the Alameda Countywide
Clean Water Pro ram.
25. Driveway. Applicant shall remove and replace the all PW Issuance of Public
existing driveways on Clark Avenue per current City Grading/ Works
of Dublin and ADA/Title 24 standards. Sitework
Permit
26. Damaged Sidewalk. If required, the Applicant/ PW Issuance of Public
Developer shall repair any damaged and/or Grading/ Works
protruding sidewalk on Clark Avenue along the Sitework
ro~ect fronta a Permit
27. Landscape Islands. The Applicant/Developer shall PW Issuance of Public
replace the protruding island curbs and modify Grading/ Works
parking stalls to install 12" concrete step out curbs. Sitework
Permit
28. Bicycle Racks. Bicycle racks shall be installed near PW, PL Occupancy Public
the entrances to the office and retail buildings at a Works
ratio of 1 rack per 40 vehicle parking spaces. Bicycle and
racks shall be designed to accommodate a minimum Planning
of four bicycles per rack, and so that each bicycle can
be secured to the rack. .The location of the bicycle
racks shall not .encroach into any adjacent/adjoining
sidewalks in a manner that would. reduce the
unencumbered width of the sidewalk to less than 4'.
Bicycle racks shall be placed in locations where they
will have adequate lighting and can be surveilled by
the buildin occupants.
29. Vehicle Parking. Applicant should repair .any PW Occupancy Public
distressed areas of pavement within the existing Works
parking field, then seal and re-stripe the entire
parking field. All parking spaces shall be double
striped using 4" white lines set approximately 2 feet {
apart according to City standards and §8.76.070 (A)
17 of the Dublin Municipal Code. All compact-sized
parking spaces shall have the word "COMPACT"
stenciled on the avement within each mace. 12"-
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NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Agency When Source.
Required
Prior to:
wide concrete step-out curbs shall be constructed at
each parking space where one or both sides abuts a
landsca ed area or lanter.
POLI CE
30. Non-Residential Security Requirements. The PO Issuance Police
Applicant/Developer shall adhere to the Dublin of Building
Municipal Code Non-Residential Security Permits
Requirements. and
On oin
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24t" day of May 2011by the following vote:
AYES: Brown, Wehrenberg, Schaub, Bhuthimethee
NOES:
ABSENT: O'Keefe
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Plannin Ma ager
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